Senior 1 and Senior 2

While recognising the importance of academic achievement, Heriot's also wants to broaden the vision and experience of each individual.

Pupils are encouraged to take part in the wide range of extra-curricular activities available; throughout S1 and S2 pupils have timetabled classes in Citizenship; this is further enhanced by an Activities Week for both year groups in June, when the programme includes a variety of cultural, sporting and health-related activities and a residential experience in S2.  Every pupil has access both to their own Class Teacher and to a Guidance Teacher, there to give help and keep a keen eye on their progress; careful advice is given by specialist staff as S3 subject choices approach.  Regular contact is maintained with parents as part of the child/parent/teacher partnership fundamental to Heriot's approach.

S1 and S2 are years of discovery.  As children grow more independent, and show increasing initiative, Heriot's provides an educational context and a caring environment in which they can mature, ready for the challenge of the ‘examination years' ahead.